West Bend Electric Can Opener
Best electric can opener
- Cord storage in base
- Extra tall to accommodate large cans
- Dishwasher-safe cutting accessory
- Includes bottle opener and knife sharpener
- Automatic shutoff
- Takes up counter space
- Won't accommodate industrial-sized cans
The West Bend Electric is an electric countertop can opener that is extra tall to accommodate large cans. It also includes a bottle opener and knife sharpener, and has convenient cord storage so the unit can be easily stored in a cabinet when not in use. The slim design saves valuable counter space, and the cutting unit is removable and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. Despite being a traditional top-cutter, reviewers say this can opener doesn't leave jagged edges. Experts and consumers agree the West Bend Electric is quiet, and they say food doesn't splatter during use. Owners note that the West Bend Electric, which comes in four colors (white, black, red or metallic) is attractive, and they say its substantial weight keeps the unit steady even when opening large cans. For a can opener that doesn't take up any counter space but offers the convenience of automatic operation, consider the rechargeable Hamilton Beach Walk 'n Cut Compact (*Est. $25), which fits nicely in a kitchen drawer.
We found the best reviews of the West Bend Electric can opener on Amazon.com, where over 260 owners have offered their opinions of this electric can opener. Additional owner opinions can be found at Walmart.com and Target.com, although Walmart.com separates reviews by the color of the unit, so navigation can be a bit cumbersome to view all the comments. A professional recommendation for the West Bend is found in a review in The Boston Globe, where reporter John Guilfoil discusses affordable kitchen appliances. Detailed reviews and recommendations are also found at Bestcovery.com and GaltTech.com, although reviewers at these sites don't perform any formal testing.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
More than 260 owners have weighed in with comments on the West Bend Electric, which maintains an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five. User reviews for can openers are useful, because owners can attest to the longevity of a can opener under regular use.
Review: West Bend Electric Can Openers, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. The Boston Globe
John Guilfoil says you don't need to spend a fortune on kitchen appliances in order to get a product that works well and holds up. He recommends both electric and manual can openers that perform well, yet are budget-friendly. The West Bend Electric is his pick for an electric can opener.
Review: Just the Ticket for Frugal Foodies, John M. Guilfoil, Oct. 18, 2009
3. Walmart.com
More than 50 owners have reviewed the West Bend Extra Tall Can Opener on Walmart.com, although the site separates the reviews by color. It's therefore necessary to browse all three available colors in order to read all the available reviews; the West Bend has a perfect five-star rating across all the available models.
Review: West Bend Extra Tall Can Opener, Contributors to Walmart.com
4. Bestcovery.com
The West Bend Electric can opener is rated second only to the Black & Decker Ergo Cordless can opener, which has been discontinued. Reviewer Bret VanDerMark likes the fact that this extra-tall can opener is able to open large cans, and he says the magnet that holds the lid in place is quite handy.
Review: West Bend Electric Can Openers, Bret VanDerMark, Not Dated
5. GaltTech.com
The West Bend Electric is named the best electric can opener in this review. Editors note that the chrome cutting accessory is removable and dishwasher-safe, and the unit is extra tall to accommodate larger cans.
Review: Can Opener Reviews and Buying Guide, Editors of GaltTech.com, Not Dated
6. Target.com
At the time of our visit, fewer than 20 owners had posted reviews of the West Bend Electric on Target.com. Although all four colors are available on this site, Target.com conveniently lumps together all the reviews, so it's easy to read all the comments without having to navigate through each product.
Review: West Bend Red Electric Can Opener -- 77204, Contributors to Target.com
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